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THE ILLUSIONS
Liz Hyder
Manilla Press
Publication Date: June 22nd, 2023
448 Pages
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Last April I read and loved The Gifts by this author it was Hyder’s adult debut. This story was so magical. We get multiple points of view from all of our main characters. I love when a story is told that way because we get to know the characters really well and we get their internal thoughts and feelings. The characters are so likable, yet they all have plenty of flaws. I couldn’t help but cheer them on and I wanted them to succeed in their endeavours.
The nineteenth century comes through splendidly in conversations, dialogue and with Hyder’s ability to set the scene. Although magic and new moving pictures are the focus of the book Hyder entwines romance, friendship, LGBTQ, family and even feminism themes into her storytelling. So although this one is mostly historical fiction we get other genres as well. Hyder builds tension throughout the book and she had me on the edge of my seat and I found the ending so satisfying.
This had been sitting on my shelf since my birthday in July. I got it as a gift from The UK and I love the cover so much. What a talented storyteller Liz Hyder is, this one is full of whimsy and left me spellbound.
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